Question

inhibitors can impact enzyme function. there are noncompetitive inhibitors and competitive inhibitors. which type inhibitor binds to the active site blocking the substrate from binding?
a) noncompetitive inhibitors
b) competitive inhibitors

Explanation:

Competitive inhibitors bind to the active - site of an enzyme. This binding blocks the substrate from binding to the active - site as they compete for the same binding location. Non - competitive inhibitors bind to a site other than the active - site.

Answer:

B. competitive inhibitors